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Thursday, April 26, 2012
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04/26/12 05:43 PM,
Extron is pleased to announce the addition of three new models to the Retractor series, a cable retraction system for Extron Cable Cubby series cable access enclosures. The Retractor provides a discreet, convenient solution for accessing AV cable connections and then storing them effectively. New models include the Retractor VGA-A, the Retractor DC and the Retractor VGA SM. The Retractor VGA-A combines VGA and 3.5mm stereo audio in a single Retractor module, providing a cost-effective option for VGA and audio…
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
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12/15/11 08:41 AM,
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Sommer Cable has introduced the HICON HI-J63MA05, a 90-degree angled jack plug connector. The new HICON HI-J63MA05 offers an anti-twist solid pin with a hard gold-plated contact tip, as well as a sturdy metal housing with scratch-proof coating. In addition, mechanical reinforcement under the jack pin prevents the pin from coming off with a “jerky” movement). Lacquered screws and a special moisture-repellent insulation help prevent short circuits in damp conditions. The HICON HI-J63MA05 is recommended for guitar, floor effects pedals,…
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Pat Brown
10/18/11 02:01 PM,
Almost every Syn-Aud-Con seminar has attendees from other technical fields that need to learn about sound systems and audio. These fields include networking, telephony, lighting, electrical and others. Many tell us that audio is the most confusing thing they have encountered in their technical careers – and it is no wonder. Consider the input types that may exist on a mixing console. I found all of these on units sitting around the shop. There are nine (9) analog topologies and…
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Monday, February 07, 2011
Andy Wood
02/07/11 05:18 PM,
Many professional audio manufacturers are now actively producing their own proprietary network connection and control systems, thus enabling users to create and control products within the audio chain. While not a particularly new concept (Crown, for example, started the trend in the 1990s with the IQ computer control system for its amplifiers), recent years have seen a plethora of new solutions. Therefore, to partner this article on interconnection options, here’s a brief overview on the control and distribution solutions currently…
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Monday, August 31, 2009
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08/31/09 11:01 AM,
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Hosa Technology has announced the addition of two new LED gooseneck console lamps to its Hosa-Lite lineup: the 15-inch LTE-503XLR4 and the 18-inch LTE519XLR4. With the addition of these two 4-pin XLR male-equipped models, the Hosa-Lite product line now encompasses 15- and 18-inch gooseneck lamps with BNC, XLR3M, and XLR4M connectors designed to fit most mixing consoles. Like the entire range of Hosa-Lite LED console lamps, the new LTE-503XLR4 and LTE519XLR4 deliver warm, diffused light that is bright enough to…
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Shannon Dunn
08/14/09 02:42 PM,
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For a regional sound company, as in any growing business with significant hardware costs, equipment purchases can really affect cash flow and strain the budget. The challenge is to make smart choices and stay within a set budget without compromising quality - a course being navigated by Spider Ranch Productions Owner/Founder Alex Moran. With a office/warehouse in South San Francisco and another warehouse at the original Spider Ranch in Pescadero, CA, Moran has taken this once small regional sound company…
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
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08/13/09 07:04 AM,
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Caméléon has opened its first ecologically-built store in Europe on 10,000 square meters of shopping space, at Woluwe-Saint-Lambert in Belgium. The professional audio spec was put together by Brussels-based TV Connections Image & Sound, using 150 QSC loudspeakers and over 4 km of cable, with the QSC Audio BASIS platform meeting the control, zone splitting, monitoring and processing needs of amplification and loudspeaker systems over an Ethernet network. All the QSC equipment was supplied by AED Import & Distribution, the…
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
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08/06/09 05:58 AM,
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EAW is now shipping the DX1208 DSP matrix mixer, designed to meet a wide variety of installation and commercial sound applications. “The DX1208 was introduced at InfoComm 2009 in June, and it received an overwhelmingly positive response from contractors and system integrators,” stated EAW Commercial Product Manager Dave Raneses. “Six weeks later, we are shipping the product, and we look forward to meeting the demand that has spread since InfoComm.” The 12-input, 8-output, 1U-rack-space DX1208 offers eight inputs are mic/line…
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Monday, July 27, 2009
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07/27/09 09:42 AM,
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The new Switchcraft DB25 patchbay mult connector provides an easy way to create a mult on any patchbay with DB25 (25-Pin DSUB) rear termination wired to the TASCAM DTRS / Digidesign Pinout. Plugging the mult into any of the patchbay’s DB25 connectors creates a passive split connecting channels 1-4 and 5-8 on any group of eight patchbay channels. This is ideal for sending a single audio signal to multiple destinations. Features Instantly create a patchbay mult without soldering. Works with…
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Monday, July 06, 2009
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07/06/09 05:48 AM,
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Bartlett Microphones, developer of the TM-125 and TM-125C stage-floor microphones, is pleased to introduce two new dealers: 10 Out of 10 Productions Ltd. in the U.K. and Church Audio Supply in the U.S. 10 Out of 10 Productions in London is the sole U.K. distributor for Bartlett Microphones. Formed in 1989, the company has worked in virtually every market segment of technical production, including entertainment, conference, theatre, trade show, broadcast and more. 10 Out of 10 also offers an online…
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